...that support mutual learning and coordinated action in the interests of the forestry sector and our shared goals fostering new and creative alliances to help us reach new people, communities...
...to ensure that new planting is being undertaken responsibly and that existing woodlands are managed carefully. You really get to know more about your local area and visit places you’ve...
...trees but those that remained were the best of the best. I realised that I would have to do some thinning straightaway to save the remaining oak and allow the...
...and follow signage to help protect bluebells, as well as other habitats. Their slow colonisation of new areas means that bluebells are a wonderful indicator of landscape history. Carpets of...
...that species diversity and resilience are key. We’ve seen an exponential increase in the number of pests and diseases that affect our trees, partly due to trade globalisation as well...
...bodies to design new woodland that meets the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS). Instead of waiting until a woodland creation application is made, we’ll carry out Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and...
...Zetland Estates in North Yorkshire for over 40 years. During that time, we’ve created over 100 hectares of new woodland. Our largest woodland is Silver Hill, which spans about 47...
...to wait to be considered and not everyone that would like to apply will be able to do so when CSHT first opens. A single broadleaf tree in a grassy...
...blog includes references to the Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI). On Tuesday 11 March the government stopped accepting new applications for SFI. Find out what other support you can access in...
...account for less than 10% of the total area of new woodland. Whereas ~20% are for woodlands larger than 10ha which account for about 65% of new woodland area. ...
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